Things to Do in Gold Coast

The guys at Burleigh love making their craft beer so much that they get pretty focused. They’ve set aside time to chat with fellow beer lovers though so you can experience what they love so much.   Every… Friday evening they’re open for wind down drinks where you can either bring your own food or munch on the free popcorn unless it’s the first Friday of the Month – this is when Burleigh Brewing Co have their Brew House Bash with live music and an awesome German BBQ! Come along one night and mellow out to one of the local musicians and of course, some great beer.

A brewery with an open door policy, Balter HQ is an awesome venue where you can tour the facility and sample their many great beers in a chilled environment. Often home to various events, live music and… food trucks, Balter HQ is a great place to visit with mates and enjoy the warehouse-style setup.

Head up to Sea World Helicopters for a 5 minute scenic flight. Take in the iconic SeaWorld, Marina Mirage, Palazzo Versace, beautiful South Stradbroke Is and the picturesque Surfers Paradise Skyline. Gold… Coast is beautiful

SkyPoint Climb is a must-do adventure activity lasting 90 minutes from beginning to end and featuring an awe-inspiring, open air adventure atop one of Queensland’s most recognised land marks – the… iconic Q1 Tower. Rising 270 metres into the air, SkyPoint Climb is Australia’s highest external building climb and provides unparalleled views of the beautiful Gold Coast and Hinterland. Choose between a day or evening climb.

This is Queensland’s only off shore ocean jet boating experience! Combining great views with awesome thrills, Ocean Jet Boat is the ultimate extreme activity. Stay dry in the fully enclosed boat in an… individual racing seat in air conditioned comfort as the 880 horsepower twin turbo engines will blast through the huge ocean waves reaching speeds of up to 90km per hour. Don’t be surprised if you see some dolphins on this tour!

Calling all adrenaline junkies, this activity is for you! Jet Boat Extreme departs from the heart of Surfers Paradise and is jam packed with fun, adventure, thrills and beautiful scenery. The twin jet… powered 600hp turbo charged jets will give you 360 degree spins, power slides and amazing speeds through the Gold Coast Broadwater and Seaway. Slide along sandbanks and pristine beaches and be warned, you’re going to get a little wet!

Experience the excitement of jumping from a plane, speeding over the water in a jet boat or doing loop-the-loops high in the sky over Surfers Paradise. What a rush! Along with all the more sedate activities,… the Gold Coast also has heaps to offer those looking for an adrenalin rush. Here are some suggestions that will get your heart racing – book extreme activities such as sky diving, jet boating and bungy jumping online.

When: Every Wednesday (5pm – 9pm), Friday (5pm – 11pm) and Saturday (4pm – 11pm) Enjoy street food from all corners of the globe and live music at Miami Marketta, a night market experience not to be… missed in the heart of the industrial area of Miami. Each week this market comes to life with international and local cuisine in a laneway full of food trucks and stalls. From New York to Thailand and everywhere in between, undercover seating plus bar with original cocktails, local beer and wine, and great music to give visitors a great night out. There’s even a dessert hall filled with traditional gelato, crepes, cakes, slices and gluten free donuts!

When: Every Wednesday, Friday & Saturday night The Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets are a great way to shop and enjoy the beautiful sea breezes coming off Surfers Paradise beach. On Wednesdays,… Fridays and Saturday’s. The Esplanade along the beach becomes a hive of activity with colourful stalls setting up for the twilight markets. The market ethos of make, bake or grow it make sure that the 100 stalls sell quality local, handmade and home grown products. Stroll by the beach and find unique gifts, fashion, interesting jewellery, artwork, photographs, hand made beauty products and one of a kind homewares. It’s a wonderful way to spend a summers evening with the family.

When: 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month, 8am – 2pm The Beachfront Art and Craft Markets are a colourful affair with over 150 friendly store owners selling wonderful gifts, souvenirs, local art, jewellery,… craft and lots more. Each week the Art and Craft Markets change from one beautiful beachside destination to another as they work their way down the coast from Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads then Coolangatta . Shop in some of the most beautiful Gold Coast destinations and then hit the waves for a swim and a surf. The markets have been running for 20 years and are always a hit with visitors looking to snap up something a little bit different.

As a clubber’s paradise, the Gold Coast offers plenty of clubs and bars offering beautiful views with a nice coldie. The Coast is home to about three or four large nightclubs with good reputations for… hosting regular touring DJs, dozens of boutique clubs catering for a diverse range of musical tastes and more than enough establishments which provide holiday makers and locals with a place to dance to the latest top 40 tunes.

Situated in Broadbeach, The Star has been a Gold Coast icon for entertainment for over 25 years and is the Coast’s only casino. With regular stage shows in the recently refurbished multi-million dollar… theatre, live music and entertainment throughout the various bars and clubs, award winning restaurants and bars, boutique shopping and of course, more gaming tables and machines than any other venue on the Coast.

Experience a fun-filled day with the glitz and glamour of Hollywood at Movie World. Meet your favourite stars and super heroes, see action-packed stunt shows or experience one of the tallest, longest… and fastest HyperCoasters in the Southern Hemisphere plus awesome movie-themed rides (think Scooby Doo, Superman, Batman and more). Get a discount combo pass for unlimited entry to 3 theme parks!

Sea World has a fantastic range of sharks, penguins, polar bears and other marine life in realistic, natural environments. Be entertained with spectacular stunt/water shows; giggle at the seals and marvel… at the playful dolphins. Throw in some roller coasters, get wet at Castaway Bay and see SpongeBob in 3D. You’ll see that Sea World is perhaps the best all-round theme park. Grab a combo pass to save on entry to 3 theme parks.

Wet’n’Wild is a fantastic day out, summer or winter, rain or shine. Have fun in the sun and cool off in the water. With nothing but amazing water slides, kids pools, a whirlpool and a giant wave pool,… Wet ‘n’ Wild is one of the greatest water parks in Australia. In winter everything is heated so you won’t get cold and on a hot summer day, you’ll have a hard time finding a better place to be. Wanna relax instead? Book your own Chill Cabana.

As the biggest theme park in Australia, Dreamworld has it all. With their ‘Big 9’ thrill rides, plenty of family rides and kid’s precincts like the Dreamworks Experience and ABC Kids World, animal shows… and attactions, Dreamworld is really your one-stop-shop for all things FUN! Get the 1, 3 or 7 day pass for unlimited entry to Dreamworld, WhiteWater World and Skypoint and save off admission prices!

Located next door to Dreamworld, WhiteWater World is one of the largest water parks in the country! Experience the eight-lane ‘BRO’ waterslide, the 20m high Green Room, The Rip, The Wedgie, The Triple… Vortex and Wiggle Bay for kids. It’s the perfect way to escape the Queensland heat and have some fun in the water. Visit Dreamworld and WhiteWater World with a special ‘World Pass’ for discounted entry over 1, 3 or 7 days.